Fall Studio Tours
Discover Northern New Mexico's art scene this fall with our comprehensive studio tour directory.
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QUESTA ART TOUR
August 10–11
The first of the annual studio tours in northern New Mexico, the Questa Art Tour features more than 45 traditional and contemporary artists opening their studios August 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The scenic route runs from the south side of this historic village north to the Carson National Forest and the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Just a half-hour north of Taos, a new generation of Questa artists is adding to the rich artistic traditions of this rural community.
CHAMA VALLEY ART FESTIVAL AND STUDIO TOUR
August 31–September 1
Discover the 17th annual Chama Valley Art Festival and Studio Tour on Labor Day weekend. Follow the signs to visit all the artisan studios while enjoying art, music, and food at the downtown Chama festival. Find jewelry, photography, pottery, wood, glass, metal, fiber, and graphic art representing the diverse artistry of our rich cultural heritage. Come on Friday for the music festival at Elevate Chama. This project is supported by New Mexico Arts, New Mexico Tourism Department, Rio Arriba County, and Village of Chama.
ELDORADO STUDIO TOUR
September 21–22
The creative community of Eldorado of Santa Fe hosts its 32nd studio tour on September 21 and 22. The Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association invites art enthusiasts and collectors to explore the work of more than 100 artists with open studios in an artistic community. One of Santa Fe’s premier art events, the Eldorado Studio Tour attracts visitors from around the world. The Preview Gallery will be open at the Eldorado Community Center Friday, September 20, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and remain open through the weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
HIGH ROAD ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR
September 21–22, September 28–29
The 27th annual High Road Artisans Studio Tour features traditional and contemporary artists from Taos to Nambe opening their studios to share their jewelry, weavings, paintings, metalwork, wood carvings, textiles, ceramics, leather goods, artifacts, furniture, and photography. Spread over two full weekends and 50 miles, this celebration of art, food and culture is not to be missed.
SANTA FE STUDIO TOUR
September 21–22, September 28–29
During the 16th annual Santa Fe Studio Tour, more than 100 artists from Santa Fe and the surrounding county open their studios from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. over two weekends. Organized into four distinct neighborhoods—Historic, Old Pecos Trail, Southside, and Midtown/La Tierra—the tour and its new interactive website makes it easy to explore Santa Fe’s artistic landscape. Get ready to embark on a visual odyssey like no other, where every studio holds a story waiting to be shared. The tour kicks off with the Preview Gallery opening at the Santa Fe Woman's Club on September 14-15, followed by workshops and studio talks throughout the week.
TURQUOISE TRAIL STUDIO TOUR
September 21–22, September 28–29
Traverse the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway during the Turquoise Trail Studio Tour. Make your way through historic mining towns and gorgeous scenery as artist from Santa Fe, Cerrillos, Madrid, and Cedar Crest open their studio and gallery doors open for your visit.
GALISTEO STUDIO TOUR
October 12–13
In the historic and picturesque village of Galisteo, a half-hour southeast of Santa Fe, local artists open their studios on October 12 and 13 for the 36th annual Galisteo Studio Tour. Works include paintings, photography, pottery, fiber arts, jewelry, and traditional New Mexican folk arts. As the cottonwoods along the Galisteo River turn gold, walk between historic adobes in the village, then drive up the hill to the studios in Ranchitos with their panoramic views of the Ortiz Mountains. The Community Center offer a preview gallery, maps, food trucks, and more.
DIXON STUDIO TOUR
November 2–3
The Dixon Studio Tour, New Mexico's longest-running studio tour, invites you to its 43rd annual event. Scheduled for November 2-3, 2024, from 9 AM to 5 PM, the tour will showcase over 50 venues across Dixon, Embudo, Rinconada, Cañoncito, and Apodaca. Attendees can explore studios, galleries, wineries, farms, eateries, a healing center, and Dixon’s award-winning co-op grocery. Discover an impressive variety of artistic works in virtually every medium.